Stay Outraged...Say What?

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. JAMES 1:19-20

Bumper stickers sure tell lots about people and at times you may fearful to come face to face with some of the drivers. Recently I saw a sticker declaring ‘Stay Outraged’ and thought “oh my goodness” this poor, angry hurting soul. To run around daily purposely being angry would take lots of energy. Much better to seek for peace, love, and cooperation.

Many things can agitate people but my advice would be to separate yourself from the source of the anger. Maybe that is to not watch news.  Christians especially should seek to be peaceful and loving and confess any anger they are feeling and ask the Lord to help you deal with it in a proper manner.

Anger breaks things, hurts people, and can even kill in worse case scenarios. Don’t be a person who is outraged. Pray asking God to take away any anger and  replace it with love, peace, joy, and forgiveness. Anger is a tool in the enemies arsenal so don’t fall prey to it. Run.

PRAYER: Daily Lord I seek you. I pray for those people in our world constantly trying to create trouble. I ask for your Holy Spirit to deliver those who walk purposely in anger. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Let Anger Go

For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. JAMES 1:20

After the recent historic US Presidential election there has been so much anger by those whose candidate didn't win. Oh Lord bring peace to this wonderful land we call America. Sore losers tend to stir up strife. Like a child who doesn't get his or her way, they throw a tantrum and that is what we are witnessing now in many cities across America.

Anger solves nothing except hurting people and sometimes worse. Some of you reading may have friends and family who fit this post  election anger scenario, or maybe it is even you! All you can do is lift them up in prayer and pray for them to see a brighter tomorrow and not be led astray by the enemy.

Each of you reading this need to keep praying and lifting America up, its' new leaders, and try to not believe everything you hear on the news. The media are masters of stirring up dissent. Focus more on the word of God instead of the word of the TV.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus continue to stir revival throughout America. Help those being deceived turn and see good. Help those who disagree not fight. May you restore peace in the hearts of mankind. In Jesus' name. Amen.